Burress, out with a newly discovered right-ankle injury, surprised everyone by participating in a few preliminary segments of yesterday’s evening practice.

Burress had been fitted with special orthotics in his shoes, and on Sunday said he would not practice until he felt 100 percent. But in the 24th session of camp, he did some light work.

Burress this summer has sought a new contract and been frustrated with the pace of the talks – but his agent, Drew Rosenhaus, said, “There’s no correlation between Plax’ negotiations and practicing.”

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Two key members of the offense were not on the scene for the morning practice. Receiver Amani Toomer and running back Derrick Ward were sent home to get examined, both with sore knees.

Also not on the field was kicker Lawrence Tynes, who last week called the practice fields at the University at Albany “terrible.” Coach Tom Coughlin said Tynes slipped on his plant foot, came down awkwardly and needs treatment.